This update was originally printed in the match day programme for Brackley Town on 21.03.2026.
Good afternoon and welcome to today’s fixture against Brackley Town. Six matches to go! These notes are being penned ahead of our visit to Gateshead on Tuesday evening. Fingers crossed that the result went in our favour. Similarly that the result at Glanford Park, Scunthorpe the following evening was one that was met with approval in these parts!
Just four weeks now until we know our fate. Football League once again. Or National League Play Offs revisited!
Off the pitch the Trust remains active in many areas with Project 2000, our campaign to double membership ahead of our 25th anniversary in February 2027 front and centre.
Whilst membership numbers are growing, they are nowhere near the level we need. Still more than 85% of City supporters through the turnstiles today will be non-members. Please join us if you can. And encourage family, friends and neighbours to do likewise.
YCST Board Members will be on hand to meet with supporters ahead of the game at the following fixtures. We’d love you to stop by and air your views on the topics highlighted per fixture, though of course you can speak to us on any topic!
Today – Woking – Balancing Fan Interests with Commercial Reality;
Mon 6/4 – Altrincham – Challenging Decisions When Fan Interests are at Risk.
YCST Charitable Fund
We are delighted to announce the next recipient of a £500 donation from our charitable fund which came about as a result of supporter donations to the Shrimpers Trust down at Southend United as has been explained in previous articles.
Our latest nominated charity is the York branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. Volunteer Fundraising Coordinator Jane Kolton – and of course her now retired guide dog, Venus – commented
‘We would like to say a huge thank you to York City Supporters Trust for their amazing donation.
Every six minutes, someone in the UK loses their sight, making it difficult for them to get out and about, which can lead to a life of loneliness and isolation. Guide Dogs work tirelessly to provide working dogs to the visually impaired, both adults and children. This is a life-changing experience for them, giving them renewed confidence to do the things they did before losing their sight, and returning them to normality.
At the end of 2024, there were 3,197 working partnerships in the UK.
Guide Dogs are funded entirely by charitable donations. It costs £77,000 to breed, puppy raise and train each guide dog, and £25,000 to support each partnership throughout their working lives together. We cover all expenses relating to our dogs, including food and vet bills. Once again a huge thank you for this generous donation, it really will make a difference’.
There’s never been a better time to become a Trust member and to have a voice. Please help us achieve our goal of doubling Trust membership numbers ahead of our 25th anniversary. Let us demonstrate that we, the Supporters, are as fully invested in this project to see City back in the Football League as are our majority owners and their partners.
Joining could not be simpler. Just visit the Trust website – www.ycst.org.uk – click on the membership tab and follow the instructions from there for either annual or lifetime membership.
Other useful email addresses for you:
For any membership enquiries – membership@ycst.org.uk
For any general enquiries, or any ideas that you’d like to share with us info@ycst.org.uk
Enjoy the match! And please don’t forget to sign up for Trust Membership. It really will make a huge difference.
About York City Supporters’ Trust
Established in 2002, York City Supporters Trust is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We were formed to protect the long-term future of the football club and represent the interests of the fans. We are also 25% shareholders in York City Football Club Ltd.